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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,324.34 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,324.34 and 822.96 is: 1,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,324.34 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,324.34 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,324.34 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 1,089,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,878.85/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.42

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